Anas Sarwar criticises protest against Labour VAT policy on private schools

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The Record revealed a pro-private school campaign group urged parents to sign up to state schools as a 'demonstration'.

Anas Sarwar has said parents of children at private schools should not be “gaming” the system to protest against Labour’s policy of VAT on school fees.

A private Facebook group called The Edinburgh Question, which has more than 2,000 members, is encouraging parents to oppose the policy. “Estimates from schools suggest that between 15-25% of pupils could be withdrawn as a result , currently the main concern would be what provision is available in Edinburgh to accommodate these children?

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